The Book of Annuals 108 



*SCABIOSA (MOURNING BRIDE) 

 Scabiosa atropurpurea 



One of the best of the annuals, though apparently 

 little known. The variety having black-purple 

 flowers is one of the darkest and richest flowering 

 plants. All the varieties have fairly long stems and 

 keep well in water. 



Sow seeds indoors April first to transplant in May 

 one foot apart ; or sow outdoors in May after danger 

 of frost is past. 



Color: white, pink, crimson, lavender, purple, violet 



and bi-colored. 

 Height: eighteen to thirty inches. 

 Period of Bloom : early July to frost. 

 Location : any good garden soil ; sun. 



